Mackerel prices soar as demand and supply pressures take hold

Published on The Grocer

Mackerel prices have increased by an average of 25.1% over the past year thanks to the tightening supply and higher demand.

According to analysis of Assosia’s data by The Grocer, some 67 out of 79 lines in the traditional big four, discounters, Ocado & Waitrose have increased by between 5% and 92% over the past year [Assosia 52 w/e 20 January 2026].

This annual price hike has been driven by a slew of price increases by the major multiples across the last few months of 2025.

 

Published on The Grocer, 23rd January 2026

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